A small excise tax paid by manufacturers of opioids would help pay for addiction treatment and prevention.
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Roofing contractor whose worker died in fall faces nearly $1.8 million in fines
An federal investigation finds that Shawn D. Purvis failed to protect workers from fall hazards. His lawyer says he plans to challenge the OSHA fines.
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Posted inMaine, News
Saco city administrator not seeking to renew contract
Kevin Sutherland says he is leaving the public service to focus on community development in the private sector.
Posted inMaine, News
Saco chief retiring in wake of investigation, with staff lacking confidence in him
Police Chief Raynald Demers was cleared at the end of a 2-month investigation into unspecified misconduct, and now will retire with benefits.
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Saco residents to decide on $40.5 million school budget
The school budget is about 3 percent higher than the current budget.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Saco middle schooler comes up short of finals at national spelling bee
Maine State Spelling Bee champ Sebastian Shields was not among the group of 50 spellers who advanced to Thursday’s final round.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Defense spending bill could boost BIW, other Maine contractors
The measure contains $5.1 billion for three Arleigh Burke-class destroyers and now moves to the Senate floor.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Saco dye house that boosted New England textile industry has shut down
Maine Textiles International said it racked up overwhelming debt and encountered management problems after an equipment upgrade and expansion effort.
Posted inMaine, News
Saco officers say they have no confidence in reinstated chief and deputy
City officials say Chief Raynald Demers and Deputy Chief Corey Huntress will be reinstated after a two-month investigation found no misconduct, but the police unions say officers have no confidence in their leadership.
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Funtown’s ride of passage gets a winter makeover
The Astrosphere scrambler at the Saco amusement park now sports a concrete dome – complete with air conditioning – to replace the old inflatable one.